Wanting to learn piano..

[xraycat87]

Wasn't sure this was the correct thread.

I've always been into my piano covers and wished since I was 20 (32 now) I could play. And lockdown, a change is needed in regards to using my time. So I felt why not. I know I'm not as well of as most in the forum.

But I'm looking for either a keyboard that could connect to my PC from which I could learn from. Or a decent value digital piano.

I was hoping if someone had any recommendations, and feedback regarding software if they've used that method of learning too.

Thank you

 

[xraycat87]

Good evening guys.

Thank you for the reply. Initially I bought a cheapo keyboard but I have since asked Amazon to cancel it. In terms of recommendations, one piano above is £1500... which is beyond, absolute beyond my financial power for now haha.

The one with the best reviews I've read, and watched on youtube was THIS So I'd like peoples thoughts on that.

I'll be using software like SimplePiano and once I have my barings, move onto a tutor, my partners sister and mum are highly graded and have a Full proper piano in their dining room, and they'd be happy to help.

I can't read music, but I know my CDE etc so the bare basics.

Weighted and 88 key seem the best starting advice. But that Yamaha p515 is beyond what I can afford for now!

 

[xraycat87]

Looking back I should have said my budget considering some budget digital pains can technically cost around 500... Madness for now!

In terms of what music I'd wanna learn, it'll be mainly game music like final fantasy, zelda and general RPG music to be honest, moving maybe more soul, jazz, blues covers.

Chords I know I suck at, my right hand can play guitar hero expert with only 3 fingers(my little finger just doesn't wanna play, maybe train/strengthen that) so I'd hope speed and spread would help. But my left hand might aswell be that butlers from scary movie 2.

I have a decent set up in terms of pc, access to a tablet and as of today, installed some nice studio monitor speakers (again probably on the budget side in the grand scheme of things)

But if anyone can suggest a digital keyboard between 150-220 please do. Obviously must be able to link with a computer so I can play along with music sheets for example.

 

[xraycat87]

I can't see exactly which model it is, but this looks like a bit of a bargain @xraycat87
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1824918234312732/

That is a bargain. I'm so far away from it though that things like this rarely pop up. Infact locally there's more grand pianos for sale then cheap keyboards.

I assume usb mini means my computer would pick up on it as a source and various software, which I'm yet to fully discover which is best, would then guide me through stages?

Edit : I should add this will be going on my loft where I've made an office. Height of the loft is 5ft and I'm taller then that so would sit the piano on my desk.

So size restrictions, along with weight, are why I'm going the digital piano route for now.

 

[xraycat87]

Ah sorry, I put in Doncaster +10km, I guess Facebook Marketplace isn't the best. Keep an eye out, there are good deals to be had.

Lol WTF just realised it's in Kent, how does Facebook determine that Kent is within 10 miles of Doncaster Sorry.

I know right haha
That's why I'm going the amazon route, or somewhere that delivers. I work in Doncaster but I'm 25miles away in a little village, so by the time I factor time, fuel etc it's probably easier buying new with a warranty.

I am strongly leaning towards that one I linked. Trying to source that Casio.

 

[xraycat87]

Is it really naff/silly to learn with an iPad/YouTube? Dabbled learning a couple of times over the decades and now we have a slightly busted but working piano in our rented house (furnished was a loose term with this place) collecting dust.

due to my current desk, it'll sit on here when played, and then to the side of me when not being used until I can make an L-shaped desk. I was considering a 2nd monitor soley for the piano, tempted to just get a samsung tab or something. The amazon fire 8 I have is barely handling netflix